CITY OF NORTHWEST REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2020  7:00 P.M.  ASSEMBLY  The Northwest City Council held their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 27,2020 a at Present were: James Knox, Mayor; Councilmen: Charles Carroll, Michael Troy, Aaron  7:00 PM, at Northwest City Hall, 4889 Vernon Road. Perkins, Haywood Miller and Councilwoman Sheila Grady Also present was: Donna Strickland, City Clerk Mayor Knox called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilman Haywood Miller gave the invocation.  CALL TO ORDER & INVOCATION  DISCUSSION & ACTION. ITEMS 1. UPDATE- - AUDIT  Donna Strickland, City Clerk, stated that the City ofl Northwest's audit has begun. Mrs. Strickland also stated that last week we began providing information to the auditors through a program called sharefile. Mrs. Strickland stated that two auditors were here on site and they were Matt McLean and Tara Spivey. The auditors were complimentary in that they could tell a Councilman Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilwoman Sheila Grady to  great difference in accountability and financial records.  approve the audit update. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  2. UPDATE - GRANT  Donna Strickland, City Clerk stated, that the City ofl Northwest has been awarded a grant for $298,950. She also stated that $217,630 of that is for payroll obligations and once the money has been received there will be no need for al Fund Balance appropriation. The remaining money isf for a commercial generator, heavy-duty pick-up truck and trailer to transport the mini -  excavator to locations within the City.  Donna Strickland, City Clerk stated that the City has been granted the opportunity to amend its original application. Mrs. Strickland explained that the amendment would provide funding to solicit bids from qualified contractors to clean out ditches and culverts, allowing water to run off  roads, enabling the water to run off the streets into the ditches or swells.  Councilman Aaron Perkins stated that he was working with the City Clerk, to send out a bid package sO we can move forward on procuring a contractor to do the work on our roads and  drainage problems.  City Council  10.27.2020  1    Councilman Haywood Miller MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Aaron Perkins to  approve the Grant Update. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  3. POLICE BODY CAMERAS  AXON CAMERA & SOFTWARE  Donna Strickland stated that below is the information for body cameras and software. LAW ENFORCEMENTS #1 CAMERA, NOW WITH REAL-TIME TECHNOLOGYCLEARER EVIDENCE I REAL-TIME AWARENESS AI-POWERED  WORKFLOWS  Axon Body 3 isi notj just a camera, iti is a rugged communications beacon front-and-center on every call. Featuring new. Axon Aware technology and an LTE connection that enables real-time features like live streaming, Body 3 empowers officers with more support in the moment. Coupled with enhanced low-light performance and reduced motion blur, that means clearer evidence in the now, more efficient Al-powered processes after the fact, and most  importantly, safer communities in the long run.  WHATISTAP?  The Technology Assurance Plan (TAP) is a service plan that combines warranty coverage on your Axon body cameras with automatic refresh units every 2.5 years. Minimizing the chance that an officer goes on duty without a camera, TAP includes on-site spare units, as well as an extended warranty at no additional cost through the life of the agreement. TAP not only protects your agency today-it ensures it will stay protected in the future.  Councilwoman Sheila Grady MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller toa approve the purchase of Axon Cameras & Software and that the Cameras will automatically turn on when the blue lights come on. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  BUDGET AMENDMET- 2020-2 (POLICE) Introduced! by: Councilman Charles Carroll  Date: October 27, 2020  ORDINANCE MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO1 THE GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEARE BEGINNING. JULY1,2020  BEITO ORDAINED:  SECTION! : That thet following appropriations. are herebyr madet tot the General Fund and has at fund balance appropriation of 4,0000 dollars.  APPROPRIATIONS REVENUES  Equipment Purchase Total Appropriation Appropriated Fund Balance  4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000  Total Revenues  SECTION I: Thata a copy oft budget amendment: 2020-2: shall bes givent tot the City Clerk/Finance Officer.  City Council  10.27.2020  2    Adoptedt this 24rdo day of October: 2020.  James A. Knox, Mayor Sheila Grady, Finance- Liaison- Donna Strickland, City Clerk/ Finance Officer  Councilwoman Sheila Grady MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Haywood Miller to approve the budget amendment to enter into a contract with Axon Cameras & Software for the purchase oft the Axon Body Cameras and software. The MOTION CARRIED  UNANIMOUSLY. LIAISON REPORTS Administration.. Nothing additional Annexation.. None Park.. None Police..  Councilman Haywood Miller, Jr .Councilman Foster McKoy Mayor James Knox  Councilman Charles Carroll  Police Report None Sheila Williams Update  After discussion,  Itv was the CONSENSUS of Council tol have Councilman Charles Carroll meet and discuss with the developer ofNorthern Lights the damage that was done to Mrs. Sheila Williams new vehicle due to the developer burning trees close to Mrs. Williams home. Councilman Michael Troy stated that he will begin spraying the roads for weeds. Councilman Troy stated that he would be using his personal 4-wheeler. It was brought to Council that the Police Department has been cracking down on 4-wheelers being driven on City  Roads..  Councilman Michael Troy  streets.  It was the CONSENSUS of Council to have City Clerk, Donna Strickland contact the City Attorney, Santana Miller, and have her to research ift the City can ride a 4-wheeler on City  owned roads.  City Council  10.27.2020  3    Marketing & Information Technology.  Councilman Aaron Perkins  Councilman Aaron Perkins stated that hel had a meeting with City Clerk, Donna Strickland, James Summerlin and the. Auxiliary Police Officer Solari to introduce everyone that would be working together on the Information Technology for the City.  Councilman Aaron Perkins stated that the meeting went well.  Finance & Emergency Planning.  Councilwoman Sheila Grady  None PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENT  Councilman Charles Carroll MOVED, SECONDED by Councilman Aaron Perkins to  adjourn the meeting at 7:56PM. The MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.  Aumby QAnso James A. Knox, Mayor  Llorna ghicklane Donna Strickland, City Clerk/Finance Officer  City Council  10.27.2020  4